Interviews

The race for the world’s best web browsers is heating up, with OEMs focusing on equipping their hardware with their own software solutions. This is evident from Microsoft’s push for its now-improved Edge browser to be installed on all Windows PCs. The effort appears to be paying off, as Edge is on track to overtake Apple’s Safari browser for the number two spot on the list of the world’s most popular web browsers on desktops. StatCounter, a web analytics service, has released new data that reflects the growth. According to…

Edtech startup Udayy is in advanced talks to close an investment round from new and existing investors. A year ago, the Gurugram-based startup received a $2.5 million seed round. “Norwest Venture Partners is leading a $10 million round in Udayy while existing backers are likely to participate,” said one of the sources. The person requested anonymity adding that the deal will be completed in a few weeks. Falcon Edge’s Alpha Wave, Info Edge, Better Capital, and CRED founder Kunal Shah are among Udayy’s current investors. Udayy, a two-year-old live learning…

Gupshup, a conversational messaging platform, announced the acquisition of Knowlarity Communications for an undisclosed sum on Wednesday. Knowlarity is a cloud communications company that offers services such as cloud telephony, contact centre automation, AI-powered voice assistants, and speech analytics. The acquisition will help Gupshup establish itself as a strong player in the voice and video communications segment, as Knowlarity has over 6,000 customers in 65 countries. appinstlBnr “As business-to-consumer engagement becomes conversational, Gupshup is busy enabling more ways for businesses to deliver rich experiences. With the addition of Knowlarity’s products,…

Startup India is an initiative of the Government of India. The campaign was first announced by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during his speech on 15 August 2015. The action plan of this initiative is focussing on three areas: Simplification and Handholding. Funding Support and Incentives. Industry-Academia Partnership and Incubation. All India Council for Robotics and Automation( AICRA)  is organizing  “IndiaFirst Tech-Startup Conclave & Awards 2022 – New Delhi Chapter”  which is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Industry & Commerce, and Invest India at…

  The ePlane Co, which is developing electric planes for intracity commute and cargo transportation, plans to take its technology to global markets such as the United States and Western Europe, according to the startup’s founders after announcing a $5 million pre-series A funding round. “The aspiration is to push these (vehicles) to as many global markets as possible,” cofounder Pranjal Mehta said. “Initially, the ones (markets) that we’re targeting are similar in geography and diaspora, as India itself. This includes Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the southern…

Apple has more than doubled the number of suppliers committed to using 100 percent sustainable energy over the last year. The change is intended to meet the company’s 2030 objective of being carbon neutral across its supply chain and products. Apple’s Clean Energy Program, which promotes the use of renewable energy for production and other activities, will now be followed by a total of 175 Apple suppliers worldwide. Eleven of these vendors will be from India. Cheng Uei (Foxlink), Avary, CCL Design, Flex Ltd, Hon Hai, Jabil, Lingyi Tech, Pegatron,…